BIOTIC Species Information for Distomus variolosus
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| Researched by | Dr Paul Somerfield & Prof. Richard Warwick | Data supplied by | PML |
| Refereed by | This information is not refereed. | ||
| General Biology | |||
| Growth form | Globose |
Feeding method | Active suspension feeder |
| Mobility/Movement | Permanent attachment |
Environmental position | Epifaunal |
| Typical food types | Phytoplankton, detritus | Habit | Attached |
| Bioturbator | Flexibility | Low (10-45 degrees) | |
| Fragility | Fragile | Size | Very small(<1cm) |
| Height | Up to 1 cm | Growth Rate | Not researched |
| Adult dispersal potential | Not researched | Dependency | Independent |
| Sociability | Colonial | ||
| Toxic/Poisonous? | No | ||
| General Biology Additional Information | |||
| Biology References | Fish & Fish, 1996, | ||
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